More Than an Internship:

Whitley Penn has become one of the region’s most distinguished accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. The primary mission of Whitley Penn – from its inception to today – has been to provide an unmatched level of high quality service to our clients by:

• Hiring the best of the best
• Having a detailed knowledge of the intricate business of accounting
• Constantly innovating to refine our practice

As an Audit Intern you will:

• be assigned to client engagements and gain real-life business experiences by performing audit procedures on financial statements and internal controls
• work along side team members and leaders on various client engagements across
• begin creating your own business network and assist with client growth
• serve a variety of clients; from entrepreneurial businesses to large publicly-held companies, as well as governmental and not-for-profit companies.

About our Internship Program:

Whitley Penn interns have the opportunity to learn, innovate and succeed while working collaboratively with all levels of leadership and management. Our internship program is designed to give you the opportunity to work in a public accounting firm and get a true experience of what the day to day responsibilities for Associate level professionals are.

Our culture is centered on promoting a healthy work environment and we encourage our interns to grow in both their professional and personal development skills. Interns are provided a mentor throughout the entirety of their internship as they begin to build their brand in the workplace. Interns also go through our professional development program, called DEVELOP at WP.

The goal of the DEVELOP program is to:

• Provide opportunities to expand in your leadership skills
• Network with peers and cultivate working relationships
• Engage with firm leaders and develop professional skills

You’re a fit for a Spring or Summer 2025 Audit Internship if you:

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Accounting
• Will be CPA eligible upon graduation (within 18 months of internship)
• Are authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorship
• Possess excellent communication skills and professional presence
• Exhibit a high level of dedication with a positive attitude
• Are a team player who takes initiative and is willing to learn

Expected Graduation Date with Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree (CPA Eligible):

• May 2025
• December 2025
• May 2026
• December 2026

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Financial : Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Entrepreneurial Spirit : Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)